May 24, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend was a memorable day–the day that my friend, and health policy wonk, Adam Dougherty’s life changed forever. Arguably one of the most important days of his life, my good friend was crossing a major threshold, another chapter of adulthood; Saturday, May 24 was his wedding day. A...Continue reading
Category: Masculinity
Four Skills Every Man Should Possess
Being born a man is a matter of chance, but being a real man is a matter of knowledge and skill. Geohive reports that, of the 6.89 billion people in the world, there are about 60 million more men. There’s a lot of men on the planet, but what separates “the men” from “The Men”...Continue reading
Healthy Start Fathers: Real Life, Real Dads
By Kenn Harris, National Healthy Start Association, Dads Matter Initiative and Armin Brott, Mr. Dad We all know (or at least we should know) how important fathers are in their children’s lives. Children with involved fathers get better grades and are more likely to graduate high school. They’re less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol or...Continue reading
Low Testosterone? Dude, It Could Be Your Soap!
By Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni and Dr. Stephen M. Giorgianni Surprise, surprise guys! Average testosterone levels in men have declined over the past two decades. And this is no secret – scientists and physicians have known about this for almost a decade. A highly regarded 2006 report from the authoritative Endocrine Society clearly showed that...
Steroids and Young Men – Why A “Quick Fix” Isn’t Worth It
Athletes are often great heroes and role models for young people and kids. Perseverance, hard work, dedication, devotion, sacrifice, delayed gratification are all great concepts to learn from watching others’ success. There is a reason we love to hear the stories of athletes who overcame tremendous obstacles to achieve success. It is inspiring. It gives...Continue reading
Women Make Less than Men? Better Think Again.
We recently came across this wonderful infographic that does a great job of debunking the whole women-make-less-than-men canard that’s been going around for years. Bravo to the brave people who put it together, flying in the face of political correctness.
Laughter is No Joke
Valentine’s Day. I hope you had a chance to lighten up. To laugh mirthfully. To enjoy the moment, with family, friends, a lover, a partner or a pet. Truth be told, the lighter side of life could extend your life.
Vodka key to Russian men’s high death rate: study – Latest – New Straits Times
Is there anyone who didn’t know this? Vodka key to Russian men's high death rate: study – Latest – New Straits Times.
Even more bad news on supplements: testosterone treatment linked to heart attacks | American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
Even more bad news on supplements: testosterone treatment linked to heart attacks | American Council on Science and Health (ACSH).
Laser Hair Removal: Not Only For Women
The general perception about laser hair treatment is that the solution is only suitable for women. However, men can also take advantage of this safe procedure and avoid the hassle of repetitive measures such as using hair removal creams and waxing and shaving extra body hair. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, excessive hair...Continue reading